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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - $2,102 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814

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Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - $2,102 per week ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is looking for a Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse – $2,102 per week in Asheville, NC.

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

CVICU

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

Work in a 19-bed mixed unit CVICU/CVRU with 1:2 or 1:1 patient ratios depending on acuity

Hold over downgraded patients may be 1:3 ratio

Arrive to unit ready for work no earlier than 7 minutes prior to shift start at 6:45 AM

Work every other weekend

Overtime must be approved by CNCs

Float to all ICUs, stepdown units, and other units as needed

2 years CVICU or CVRU experience required

Must have BLS/ACLS certifications

Critical Care training required

Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care preferred

Dress code requires navy blue or white scrubs, nursing shoes, hair off shoulder, no fake nails

Perform typical procedures including IABP, IMPELLA, hemodynamics, frequent patient ambulation

Remove chest tubes and pacer wires

Provide LVADS care with team support

Assist with intubation/extubation procedures

Work with GE monitors and Cerner EMR system

Must have high energy, upbeat personality with love for surgical heart care

Safety requirement: have second nurse guide you for unfamiliar procedures

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit located on the 3rd floor of the Heart Tower. The facility provides comprehensive heart surgery services to approximately 850 patients per year and maintains a highly trained team of CVICU/CVRU charge nurses and an educator for orientation support. The unit features advanced cardiac care capabilities including ECMO team services and specializes in critical care devices such as Impellas, IABP, and LVADS, creating a friendly environment focused on delivering exceptional cardiac care.

Location:

Asheville, NC

Asheville offers a perfect blend of vibrant city culture and stunning natural beauty nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area provides exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities, a thriving arts scene, and renowned culinary experiences, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the U.S. since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

Referral bonus

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